Last frost date in McMinnville, Oregon
April 5
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 5; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 27.
November 7
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 20.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Mc Minnville (USC00355384), 1.6 miles from McMinnville, elevation 155 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Mar 5 | Apr 5 | Apr 27 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 20 | Nov 7 | Dec 1 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 216
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 29 | Oct 22 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 5 | Nov 7 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | 10 years in 10 | Feb 20 | Nov 28 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 46
What to plant now in McMinnville
- Mustard greensAug 15 – Nov 1Now
- Garden peasSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- ParsleySept 1 – Nov 15Now
- RadishesSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- SpinachSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Corn saladOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Onion setsOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Upland cressOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Asparagus plantsDec 1 – Jan 1Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 10 McMinnville: April 5
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 10 McMinnville: November 7
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.
Nearby in Oregon
- Newberg 13 mi · last frost Mar 21
- Woodburn 17 mi · last frost Mar 16
- Dallas 21 mi · last frost Apr 16
- Salem 21 mi · last frost Apr 3
- Wilsonville 22 mi · last frost Mar 18
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